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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.53, 1,320.84 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.53, 1,320.84 and 332.52 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.53 : 1,320.84 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.53/1,320.84 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.53x = 1,320.84 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.53x = 439,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,205.72/880.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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